Ten Riverside County Youth Honored at the Annual Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards
$250,000 Donation Given to the Annual Youth Award Event
Riverside, CA – On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Riverside County Workforce Development Board honored ten awardees of the 2024 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards at the March Field Air Museum. This annual event celebrates Riverside County youth who have shown exemplary character while overcoming some of life’s most significant challenges.
Awardees each received $2,500 educational scholarships, a trophy award, legislative certificates, and recognition at the award ceremony. This year’s awardees include:
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1. Aeon Agundez, Lake Elsinore
2. Alondra Flores-Perez, Lake Elsinore
3. Virginia Finlayson, Lake Elsinore
4. Alexzander Romero, Perris
5. Fabian Gomez-Robles, Perris
6. Arely Guadalupe Jimenez Mendoza, Jurupa Valley
7. Genesis Thania Gomez Amaya, Jurupa Valley
8. Penelope Garcia, Jurupa Valley
9. Roberto Villarino, Hemet
10. Neo Middleby, Hemet
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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For more information or to donate to the Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards program, please contact Riverside County Works, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Riverside County Workforce Development Board, by email at [email protected].
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Six Pillars of Character
Trustworthiness
Be honest and reliable. Be loyal and keep your promises.
Respect
Treat others with respect and follow the golden rule. Be considerate of the feelings of others and live peacefully.
Responsibility
Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes. Set a good example for others.
Fairness
Play by the rules and treat others equally.
Caring
Be kind and compassionate. Express gratitude. Help people in need.
Citizenship
Get involved in community affairs and volunteer. Stay informed. Protect the environment.
Trustworthiness * Respect * Responsibility * Fairness * Caring * Citizenship
CHARACTER COUNTS! and Six Pillars of Character®
are service marks of the
CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition,
a Project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics
www.charactercounts.org
Award Highlights
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Come join us at the March Field Air Museum for a night of celebration and recognition! The Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards Ceremony honors outstanding young individuals who exemplify integrity, leadership, and compassion. Be a part of this inspiring event as we shine a spotlight on the next generation of leaders. Don't miss out on this special evening filled with heartwarming stories and impressive achievements. See you there! LINK HERE